I can't believe how time flies! My children are growing so stinkin' fast, I can't keep up! And this blog, yikes, obviously I can't keep up with that either! That was 12 pounds ago!!! I've now lost FOUR dress sizes....and I NEVER thought I'd see this size again!! It is very true though, that you can only lose weight once you're mind is set to it! That number I saw on the scale back in September was the UGLIEST number I have ever ever seen, and God willing, that last time I will see that horrible number!
Last nite my mom and I had the evening to ourselves!! The boys were with aunt lindsay and the men were at school for the burrito dinner fundraiser. So, mom and I had dinner at school/church and the men did an excellent job in the burrito dept!! YUM! Then we went to a surprise birthday party for my aunt and uncle who turn 50 this month-ish....I felt really good last nite after recieving many compliments on how great I look! I had said to my mom a little bit ago that no one really has said anything about my weight loss really, so I wondered if you could even really tell....but, I guess 47 lbs is the magic number!? I also think it has something to do with my nice new black (HEELED) boots!! lol! Whatever it was, it was nice to have some of my friends and family say so!
Speaking of friends, I have met some very near and dear people from school/church over the last few years...and also met some not very dear people too...but we won't talk about them! lol. I was so disappointed to hear that the kids school is closing after this year! All these sweet children in the boys' classes....all to be split up for the most part...It saddens me! THough I do feel that everything happens for a reason, I'm excited to see what the next door holds for us, but we will sadly miss seeing them on a day to day basis!! We've been looking into different avenues for schools for the boys....we aren't sure which direction the Lord will lead us, but we are doing all that we can on our end, to ensure that the Lord will give us the signs we need to make the appropriate decision. WE have applied to several Charter Schools and the next step starts April 6 when we can apply to the KISD schools...aka...school of choice. We are also looking at 2 different Catholic Schools too....the one Jonathon will be attending and one that our neighbor teaches at. I am hoping that it doesn't come to the latter, b/c I really don't want to have to chose between those two!!
Laney Jo's birthday is Saturday....Geesh, I can't believe she would be 12!!!I can say for certain, that she would be babysitting my boys by now if she was still around!! she loved those boys soooo much!! She was a little mother hen!!
So, maybe I'll be posting before May?? no promises!!!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Monday, December 1, 2008
I've lost a MILO!
I don't even know why I promise to write sooner on this blog!!! I've given up trying to keep up. I'm just to busy this year! Classes, Egan and Milo with school stuff....holidays....oy!! So, I will write/type when I can....not that there are a lot of you waiting impatiently for me to post though! lol!
Ok, so I'm going to get personal for a bit.....it's taken me along time to decide if this was something I was going to post about.....so, I've decided it's time. I've lost a MILO...meaning.....Mr. Milo weighs in at 33 lbs....and that is what I've lost...a total of 33 lbs!! What is remarkable to me is how great I feel!! I have so much more energy....have more 'bounce' to my step...and when I stepped on the scale the other morning, Milo stood on it next and I realized I've lost a MILO...lol Pretty cool since I pick him up and realized I was carrying that around with me 24/7! good grief Charlie Brown! So, I'm down 3 pant sizes and have to say it's awesome!!! I've gotten hand me downs from a co worker that has been losing weight ahead of me...and that woman can shop! These clothes are better than what I had to begin with...Talbots, Liz Claiborne, J. Jill etc...so, it's like Christmas...but cheaper! lol! So, I don't know what my next goal will be....this goal has been completed....30lbs in 3 months. I'm trying for littler goals so I won't be overwhelmed by the big picture. It's fun though because my mom and I can almost share clothes again....not quite pants but tops/sweaters etc. We used to be able to do this and also with my sister. But before she passed away, she lost about 50 lbs so I couldn't fit into anything then except shoes and purses....lol! So, there it is, out in the open...can't take it back.
On another note...Christmas is fast approaching! Can you believe another is almost gone??!! YIKES!! Dan and the boys put up our Christmas tree yesterday after the family came over for Eric's birthday dinner...Yep, I MADE IT!!! Not dan....though, he did make the chocolate mayonaise cake...but I did the WHOLE dinner...don't sound so shocked...I made HOMEMADE mashed potatoes last week and DAN said they were quite GOOD!! So, there! My grams has a hard time believing this...but tis true!! My little brother turned 27!!! Do you know what that means???? I'll be 37 next week! How does that happen??? MIDDLE AGE...yes, I had to mention that AGAIN...I'm ok with it I guess, not that I have a choice or anything.....but it is what it is...right?? dang....when did I grow up?? or maybe I should say get older....some may say that I still haven't grown up!
Ok, I got off on a tangent...Christmas...my shopping is almost complete!! Eric went with me on Saturday to get the 'big' gift for Egan....So, there are 2 other 'little' things I need to get plus Milo's gift....He is in love with Thomas the Train...thanks to my friend Natalie. He kiddos have the train set and when we were there a few weeks ago. I swear he gets up everyday asking to go to 'aunt natalie's' house! it's cute! So, now I'm on the hunt for a train set! I think he'll be soo excited!! I love Christmas when they're little like Milo and Egan. So pleased withwhatever you give them!!! I'm thinking Egan will be pretty geeked as well! Dan and I decided to keep it simple this year. Only a few gifts....3 to be exact....I got this idea from Natalie....ya know....focus on Jesus' birthday with 3 gifts... anyway, we thought it would be great to do. Especially since we're in need of a new vehicle for Dan....so, we are trying to save some $$. Not that we've ever went overboard for Christmas. We were never spoiled like that (from our PARENTS) on Christmas...and I never seemed deprived! lol.
So, that is life in a nutshell right now. We have my cousin's wedding this coming Saturday so the boys (all 3) will be going to aunt lindsays for the day/nite....they are super excited about being spoiled! lol Then the next weekend, the boys have their overnite at Grandma in the gray house for Polar Express nite...it's a tradition for all the BOYS to come and stay the nite and watch Polar Express. This year grandma said she'd love to take Milo too! YAhoo!!! FREE NITE!!!! lol! Then the boys will have their Christmas program at school/church. Egan is going to be an angel...grandma is making the costume, Milo will be singing with his class (cute!!!) and Jonathon is singing 'in the background' so he says.... the school is doing a play and the 2nd graders are the ones singing. Its' always a great program!!
Ok, now, really, I think that is all!!
Toodles!
Ok, so I'm going to get personal for a bit.....it's taken me along time to decide if this was something I was going to post about.....so, I've decided it's time. I've lost a MILO...meaning.....Mr. Milo weighs in at 33 lbs....and that is what I've lost...a total of 33 lbs!! What is remarkable to me is how great I feel!! I have so much more energy....have more 'bounce' to my step...and when I stepped on the scale the other morning, Milo stood on it next and I realized I've lost a MILO...lol Pretty cool since I pick him up and realized I was carrying that around with me 24/7! good grief Charlie Brown! So, I'm down 3 pant sizes and have to say it's awesome!!! I've gotten hand me downs from a co worker that has been losing weight ahead of me...and that woman can shop! These clothes are better than what I had to begin with...Talbots, Liz Claiborne, J. Jill etc...so, it's like Christmas...but cheaper! lol! So, I don't know what my next goal will be....this goal has been completed....30lbs in 3 months. I'm trying for littler goals so I won't be overwhelmed by the big picture. It's fun though because my mom and I can almost share clothes again....not quite pants but tops/sweaters etc. We used to be able to do this and also with my sister. But before she passed away, she lost about 50 lbs so I couldn't fit into anything then except shoes and purses....lol! So, there it is, out in the open...can't take it back.
On another note...Christmas is fast approaching! Can you believe another is almost gone??!! YIKES!! Dan and the boys put up our Christmas tree yesterday after the family came over for Eric's birthday dinner...Yep, I MADE IT!!! Not dan....though, he did make the chocolate mayonaise cake...but I did the WHOLE dinner...don't sound so shocked...I made HOMEMADE mashed potatoes last week and DAN said they were quite GOOD!! So, there! My grams has a hard time believing this...but tis true!! My little brother turned 27!!! Do you know what that means???? I'll be 37 next week! How does that happen??? MIDDLE AGE...yes, I had to mention that AGAIN...I'm ok with it I guess, not that I have a choice or anything.....but it is what it is...right?? dang....when did I grow up?? or maybe I should say get older....some may say that I still haven't grown up!
Ok, I got off on a tangent...Christmas...my shopping is almost complete!! Eric went with me on Saturday to get the 'big' gift for Egan....So, there are 2 other 'little' things I need to get plus Milo's gift....He is in love with Thomas the Train...thanks to my friend Natalie. He kiddos have the train set and when we were there a few weeks ago. I swear he gets up everyday asking to go to 'aunt natalie's' house! it's cute! So, now I'm on the hunt for a train set! I think he'll be soo excited!! I love Christmas when they're little like Milo and Egan. So pleased withwhatever you give them!!! I'm thinking Egan will be pretty geeked as well! Dan and I decided to keep it simple this year. Only a few gifts....3 to be exact....I got this idea from Natalie....ya know....focus on Jesus' birthday with 3 gifts... anyway, we thought it would be great to do. Especially since we're in need of a new vehicle for Dan....so, we are trying to save some $$. Not that we've ever went overboard for Christmas. We were never spoiled like that (from our PARENTS) on Christmas...and I never seemed deprived! lol.
So, that is life in a nutshell right now. We have my cousin's wedding this coming Saturday so the boys (all 3) will be going to aunt lindsays for the day/nite....they are super excited about being spoiled! lol Then the next weekend, the boys have their overnite at Grandma in the gray house for Polar Express nite...it's a tradition for all the BOYS to come and stay the nite and watch Polar Express. This year grandma said she'd love to take Milo too! YAhoo!!! FREE NITE!!!! lol! Then the boys will have their Christmas program at school/church. Egan is going to be an angel...grandma is making the costume, Milo will be singing with his class (cute!!!) and Jonathon is singing 'in the background' so he says.... the school is doing a play and the 2nd graders are the ones singing. Its' always a great program!!
Ok, now, really, I think that is all!!
Toodles!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Happy 31st Melissa Jo!
Wow....Melissa would be 31 today...and probably freaking out too....(that part makes me smile!) Oh boy...do I miss her so incredibly much!! She drove me crazy....but I loved her completely! She will always be my little sis...my mom bought balloons today for the boys to bring to the cemetery. They got to put a balloon for Meliss and for laney....except Milo's "dora" balloon went up to visit Alana in heaven. Soon as the door to the van opened....out it went! He was very disappointed...but when I told him it was going to heaven he nodded and said "with Jesus and auntie jo"...break my heart! Though it does warm my heart to know that he knows who Meliss and Laney are! He points them out in pictures. Meliss used to call Milo her Cabbage Patch baby...when she first laid eyes on him, she giggled and said he looks like a cabbage patch and his name is just like a cabbage patch too! Though she only knew Milo for 9 short weeks, she loved him to pieces! Always holding him and squeezing him and kissing him! I will forever cherish those moments!
We went to dinner tonite with the 'family'. My family and inherited family. My brothers friends and Kareem and his family. IT's always nice to be with them on such occasions! It's always a hard day. I find myself crabby and short of patience. Usually with a headache for whatever reason. Today was really no different. My friend emailed me today and said she was thinking of me and wondered if it gets any easier...she lost her father a few short months ago....and sadly, no, it doesn't get easier. In some ways it gets harder and harder. But God's GRACE is sufficient for us all! HE promises that! And when life has been thrown to pieces, and you only have HIM....His Grace....is overwhelmingly enough!!!
People still ask how we've done it....done what? having our feet hit the ground every morning...going through your routine....? That's the easy part. LOving someone or the plural form thereof..is the hardest of all!!! And again, when you lean on God....there is only HIS way! The only way!
God never promised us an easy life....but he did promise us eternal life...so, if I can get through THIS life, I've got it made in the shade when the time comes!
Happy Birthday sweet daring meliss!!! I love you like frogs love flies!!!
We went to dinner tonite with the 'family'. My family and inherited family. My brothers friends and Kareem and his family. IT's always nice to be with them on such occasions! It's always a hard day. I find myself crabby and short of patience. Usually with a headache for whatever reason. Today was really no different. My friend emailed me today and said she was thinking of me and wondered if it gets any easier...she lost her father a few short months ago....and sadly, no, it doesn't get easier. In some ways it gets harder and harder. But God's GRACE is sufficient for us all! HE promises that! And when life has been thrown to pieces, and you only have HIM....His Grace....is overwhelmingly enough!!!
People still ask how we've done it....done what? having our feet hit the ground every morning...going through your routine....? That's the easy part. LOving someone or the plural form thereof..is the hardest of all!!! And again, when you lean on God....there is only HIS way! The only way!
God never promised us an easy life....but he did promise us eternal life...so, if I can get through THIS life, I've got it made in the shade when the time comes!
Happy Birthday sweet daring meliss!!! I love you like frogs love flies!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
School, Soccer.....Fall!!!!!
I know, I know....I tell myself I'm going to get better at this bloggin' thing...then life happens....ya know how it is!!! I'm seriously trying NOT to go too crazy with schedules trying to work together...but Fall...I LOVE IT...so much I got married in the fall...almost 10 yrs. ago!!!! (Oct 10 will be the 10th anniversary for Dan and I)!!
Here's the thing....you get all these awesome gifts and cards for showers and wedding gifts...then 10 years down the line....the sheets are REALLY thinning out....the glasses have been broken one by one....the awesome salad bowls/pasta bowls etc....are chipped and really, we use these things once/twice a year...and they take up ALOT of space!!! Recently...my sister in law and I (they just celebrated #10 in August...yes, it was a busy year then too!!LOL) and we were thinking that we should "invent" showers for married couples at 10/20/25 etc years.....It really makes sense if you think about it....in this day in age it seems like everyone knows someone who has been divorced or going through it currently...so why not celebrate the happy..."I'm gonna stick with it" married couples? Ya know...the stuff you don't want to buy...but you really need...towels, sheets etc.....See, it does make sense doesn't it...?!? Anyway, believe it or not, that is not why I decided to post...I was going to tell you about my boys 1st day of school!!
Egan....3rd grader...holy cow...when/how did that happen...freaks me out....then MILO....PRESCHOOL.....dang...how the heck??? We decided at the last minute to send him to SSPP preschool 2 afternoons a week...for a few reasons...mainly...it's was A LOT less expensive than childcare!!!! YIKES! and the fact that this preschool...at the same school Jonathon and Egan go to....has Preschool in the pm....so, Tues/Thurs he goes to school...mondays, memaw and pawpaw (my parents) watch the monkey man and Wed...I LEAVE EARLY!!!! and Fridays...I"m home...PERFECT!!! Plus the fact that it's a structured environment and I LOVE Mrs. Gage..his teacher....the funny thing.....there are only 3 boys in the class...no girls...I don't think this is such a good thing however, since he listens to Egan and JB WAY too much...and he says "Girls are GROSS...except you mom!!" Gee thanks...lol! But the other 2 little boys and Milo are sooo dang cute!!! and naughty...but either they are scammin' the teacher already (which REALLY is possible for these little guys) or they just know how to behave when mom and dad aren't around...b/c his teacher says each day I pick him up...Oh...I just love these boys...they are so sweet and innocent...just look at them!! HA! HA! DOUBLE HA! All these boys have older brothers....and I KNOW the older brothers....however, I do tend to exaggerate....(it's true...just ask my parents!!) and they really are adorable little monkeys and so dang cute!!!
Egan is doing very well so far...needs help in math..but I'm working with him everynite with some things...and he's very eager to learn! Thank goodness!! He has the same teacher as last year...(eye roll) but...i'm TRYING to stay positive and I'm working in the room 1 Friday a month...doing crafty things...imagine that! LOL! His teacher is preggo and due on valentines day...it's her 1st baby..so we'll see how this goes....I'm optimistic!!! Really...I AM!!!
Well, my little brother's friend.....(also named Eric..the boys call him MR. Turtle..though, I HAVE NO idea why....) got married last weekend!! Eric was one of two best men....and he cleans up soo good!! hehehe...actually, minus their beer guts, which their tux's did a good job hiding I might add, they all looked handsome. Then we had some time before the reception....so my dad asked us to the 'club'....the VFW hall...total trip...HOWEVER....CHEAP drinks and MASSIVE alcohol in them...to bad I'm not the drinker I USED to be....(Don't laugh...I'm not..REALLY!!) Except for that particular evening....I got a little carried away....I had 2 Captain/D.cokes...and my poor mother had to go with me to the restroom!! OY! Then we decided, I'd had enough...and my dad tell Dan...."Ahh...you better go get a cheeseburger in her!" I was thinking more like coffee...but hey...whatever works! LOL! We nixed the drive-thru...and my parents went to the reception for dinner and we joined them later...for "Cocktails"...the bride and grooms way of saying...we can't fit everyone in the hall for dinner!! hehehe...so we went to Sundance Grill...just fyi....go their for Breakfast...skip the dinner....it wasn't horrible, but their breakfasts ROCK!!! Dan had a beer...I had coffee....then we went to PARTY!!! oh...I mean the reception...hehehe....I don't know why I felt compelled to TRY to keep up with the young ones...ya know...bride/groom...their friends...all 10 years younger than me!! Hello!!! Earth to Nicole...guess I was just enjoying the moment....date nite with Dan....no kids, all dressed up...etc...that's my excuse anyway! BUT.....Hangovers....last way to long when your getting old!!! Giminy Crickets! I felt like crap the next day...ALL DAY!!
Which brings me to the next topic....Hey, don't complain about this being so long...you can stop reading at ANY TIME!!! geesh...anyway...I'm 36yrs old...no reason to hide from it....I don't think I look 36, not that I know what that does look like....and we all know I don't ACT 36...but technically...i'm 36!!! Is this middle age??? I think it is....36x2=72...and frankly, that's old....1/2 of 36 is 18...and well, that's young....therefore...MIDDLE AGE....again, I SAY, HOW THE HECK DID THAT HAPPEN???? OY! I've heard talks about our 20 yr renunion....that just sounds..well...OLD!!! My uncle, who is a very wise man, and I really enjoy asking him questions along these lines...as well as what is the difference between 2nd cousins and 1st cousins 2nd removed...he had an answer to that too...but I'm not all to sure he sold me on it..but he ACTED like he knew what he was talking about...and that, quite frankly, is enough for me!! LOL! Love ya Unc Doug!! ANYWAY, he said 36 is like the old 24...YOUNG..not middle aged....I like this thought, so I'm going to go with it...whether or not I truly believe it...he is a wise man...so anyway, I guess it's all relative...hmm...still pondering that I suppose!
Well, I'm taking online classes....and I want to be done...however, being the slacker I am...Dan says I'm not a slacker, I just have too much on my plate...you pick....I HAVE TO FILE AN EXTENSION....for the price of $75.00...I am a DORK!!! I'm soo mad at myself....so I'm hoping with the fact I have to dig deep into my pockets (that's a lot of Starbucks that I CANNOT get know...dangit!!) that this will be my 'wake up call' so to speak...and get my butt in gear! On that note, I have an exam to take tonite....cuz all the sudden, I"m working EVERY nite on it! Go figure!
So ta ta for now....
Here's the thing....you get all these awesome gifts and cards for showers and wedding gifts...then 10 years down the line....the sheets are REALLY thinning out....the glasses have been broken one by one....the awesome salad bowls/pasta bowls etc....are chipped and really, we use these things once/twice a year...and they take up ALOT of space!!! Recently...my sister in law and I (they just celebrated #10 in August...yes, it was a busy year then too!!LOL) and we were thinking that we should "invent" showers for married couples at 10/20/25 etc years.....It really makes sense if you think about it....in this day in age it seems like everyone knows someone who has been divorced or going through it currently...so why not celebrate the happy..."I'm gonna stick with it" married couples? Ya know...the stuff you don't want to buy...but you really need...towels, sheets etc.....See, it does make sense doesn't it...?!? Anyway, believe it or not, that is not why I decided to post...I was going to tell you about my boys 1st day of school!!
Egan....3rd grader...holy cow...when/how did that happen...freaks me out....then MILO....PRESCHOOL.....dang...how the heck??? We decided at the last minute to send him to SSPP preschool 2 afternoons a week...for a few reasons...mainly...it's was A LOT less expensive than childcare!!!! YIKES! and the fact that this preschool...at the same school Jonathon and Egan go to....has Preschool in the pm....so, Tues/Thurs he goes to school...mondays, memaw and pawpaw (my parents) watch the monkey man and Wed...I LEAVE EARLY!!!! and Fridays...I"m home...PERFECT!!! Plus the fact that it's a structured environment and I LOVE Mrs. Gage..his teacher....the funny thing.....there are only 3 boys in the class...no girls...I don't think this is such a good thing however, since he listens to Egan and JB WAY too much...and he says "Girls are GROSS...except you mom!!" Gee thanks...lol! But the other 2 little boys and Milo are sooo dang cute!!! and naughty...but either they are scammin' the teacher already (which REALLY is possible for these little guys) or they just know how to behave when mom and dad aren't around...b/c his teacher says each day I pick him up...Oh...I just love these boys...they are so sweet and innocent...just look at them!! HA! HA! DOUBLE HA! All these boys have older brothers....and I KNOW the older brothers....however, I do tend to exaggerate....(it's true...just ask my parents!!) and they really are adorable little monkeys and so dang cute!!!
Egan is doing very well so far...needs help in math..but I'm working with him everynite with some things...and he's very eager to learn! Thank goodness!! He has the same teacher as last year...(eye roll) but...i'm TRYING to stay positive and I'm working in the room 1 Friday a month...doing crafty things...imagine that! LOL! His teacher is preggo and due on valentines day...it's her 1st baby..so we'll see how this goes....I'm optimistic!!! Really...I AM!!!
Well, my little brother's friend.....(also named Eric..the boys call him MR. Turtle..though, I HAVE NO idea why....) got married last weekend!! Eric was one of two best men....and he cleans up soo good!! hehehe...actually, minus their beer guts, which their tux's did a good job hiding I might add, they all looked handsome. Then we had some time before the reception....so my dad asked us to the 'club'....the VFW hall...total trip...HOWEVER....CHEAP drinks and MASSIVE alcohol in them...to bad I'm not the drinker I USED to be....(Don't laugh...I'm not..REALLY!!) Except for that particular evening....I got a little carried away....I had 2 Captain/D.cokes...and my poor mother had to go with me to the restroom!! OY! Then we decided, I'd had enough...and my dad tell Dan...."Ahh...you better go get a cheeseburger in her!" I was thinking more like coffee...but hey...whatever works! LOL! We nixed the drive-thru...and my parents went to the reception for dinner and we joined them later...for "Cocktails"...the bride and grooms way of saying...we can't fit everyone in the hall for dinner!! hehehe...so we went to Sundance Grill...just fyi....go their for Breakfast...skip the dinner....it wasn't horrible, but their breakfasts ROCK!!! Dan had a beer...I had coffee....then we went to PARTY!!! oh...I mean the reception...hehehe....I don't know why I felt compelled to TRY to keep up with the young ones...ya know...bride/groom...their friends...all 10 years younger than me!! Hello!!! Earth to Nicole...guess I was just enjoying the moment....date nite with Dan....no kids, all dressed up...etc...that's my excuse anyway! BUT.....Hangovers....last way to long when your getting old!!! Giminy Crickets! I felt like crap the next day...ALL DAY!!
Which brings me to the next topic....Hey, don't complain about this being so long...you can stop reading at ANY TIME!!! geesh...anyway...I'm 36yrs old...no reason to hide from it....I don't think I look 36, not that I know what that does look like....and we all know I don't ACT 36...but technically...i'm 36!!! Is this middle age??? I think it is....36x2=72...and frankly, that's old....1/2 of 36 is 18...and well, that's young....therefore...MIDDLE AGE....again, I SAY, HOW THE HECK DID THAT HAPPEN???? OY! I've heard talks about our 20 yr renunion....that just sounds..well...OLD!!! My uncle, who is a very wise man, and I really enjoy asking him questions along these lines...as well as what is the difference between 2nd cousins and 1st cousins 2nd removed...he had an answer to that too...but I'm not all to sure he sold me on it..but he ACTED like he knew what he was talking about...and that, quite frankly, is enough for me!! LOL! Love ya Unc Doug!! ANYWAY, he said 36 is like the old 24...YOUNG..not middle aged....I like this thought, so I'm going to go with it...whether or not I truly believe it...he is a wise man...so anyway, I guess it's all relative...hmm...still pondering that I suppose!
Well, I'm taking online classes....and I want to be done...however, being the slacker I am...Dan says I'm not a slacker, I just have too much on my plate...you pick....I HAVE TO FILE AN EXTENSION....for the price of $75.00...I am a DORK!!! I'm soo mad at myself....so I'm hoping with the fact I have to dig deep into my pockets (that's a lot of Starbucks that I CANNOT get know...dangit!!) that this will be my 'wake up call' so to speak...and get my butt in gear! On that note, I have an exam to take tonite....cuz all the sudden, I"m working EVERY nite on it! Go figure!
So ta ta for now....
Monday, August 18, 2008
Where does the time go??
Geesh, I keep thinking I need to post about Egan's birthday...which was July 31!!! And then about camping......Yikes! The time has gone by way to fast!!! I;m going to try my hand at a slide show so stay posted for some fun summer pics!! We had a blast camping at Cran Hill Ranch!! There is no better place to camp when you have little ones!! Awesome!!! We made Tye Dye tshirts, the boys had a kid campfire with silly songs, game time every morning and pony rides...and don't forget ICE CREAM EVERY DAY!!! One day we even had it for lunch!!! You gotta see Milo's face with his Chocolate Ice Cream!! It's hilarious!!! Egan and Jonathon were ready to head home after the week was over, but both said they had a great time!!! They learned how to float, swim underwater and jumped of the dock!!!! They are getting older now!! Egan is just acting and looking more grown up...he insists it's because he is now 8 years old!
We are done shopping for school supplies but I need him to try on his uniform pants to see how much he's grown over the summer! If eating is any indication, we're in trouble! lol! Egan is having a countdown to when school starts....2 weeks, 1 day! Yahoo!!!! (I am SOOO ready for more structure for the boys!!!) Our next obstacle (if you want to call it that) is finding another childcare for Milo 4 afternoons a week....He's been going to the childcare at St. Al's, but with the schools merging, so is childcare, so it won't be as convenient....So, he'll either be going to the combined childcare or I'm hoping a lady in the neighborhood has an opening! Say a prayer!!
All in all, things are crazy but good!!! One of my dear friends and I were talking the other day about contentment and how some people really never seem content in their lives.......and I've been pondering those thoughts....and realized...I AM CONTENT!!! It's an awesome feeling once you realize it! God has answered prayers and we now have a 'new normalacy' and though there will always be bumps in the road.......life is good right now! My job is going better.....(it helps to go on vacation, then my boss has to do my job, and realizes everything I do!! hehehe). The boys are growing up quickly but I wouldn't change or add anything to it! It's been a wonderful summer too!! Lots of fun things for the kid to do too! We've done many 'little' things throughout the summer so they have had lots of fun!
Dan and Egan rode their bikes to Grandma and Grandpa in the gray house on the Kent Trails last week. They had a great time! Egan rode his NEW bike we got him for his birthday. Milo ended up napping at home so we met them there then I was kind enough to give them a ride home! hehehe....I'm nice that way! lol!
Dan went Kayaking yesterday with his buddies. It used to be just a 'guy thing'.....that's what I was told many moons ago....but now, I don't know if these guys are softening up or not, but more women have been going. So, here's the dilemma I have.....He has had many a story about the Pine RIver and how fast it is, and he got caught up in a limb and tipped over (yes, there is beer involved!!) and the stories go on and on....well, because he's talked so dramatically about it, I have NO desire to go with him and his buddies and their spouses down a fast paced river and listening to everyone tell stories and drink.....Give me a good book and a fire and I'll stay at the campground....or better yet, I'll stay home with the kids and he gets away for an evening! He said he really wants me to go next year.....UGH!!! I may have to go one of these years, have a miserable time and then he won't ask me again.....or maybe I go and I have a great time?!?! One never knows in these situations! I do like (certain) adventures...hiking, kayaking (in a CALM lake or river), I really want to skydive someday, which I know sounds CRAZY that I'd want to do that but not kayak on a stupid river.....I'm just neurotic sometimes, I KNOW that is a huge surprise for those of you that know me even a little bit! LOL!
Speaking of my neurosis.....I had a 'suspicious lesion' on my leg that has been bothering me so when I was last at the doctor, I asked him about it and he thought we should get it removed then send it out for a biopsy. It's doubled in size in the last few months, so I was concerned about it....but MY major concern....STITCHES!!! Silly....I KNOW.....but still......a concern! I'm such a woose (sp) when it comes to that sort of thing!!! That's me....not worried about it actually being removed but the STITCHES!!! UGH! My poor doctor, my poor husband! Thankfully they both know me pretty well and just tell me I'm crazy! So, I have 5 stitches in my leg, just below my knee. ANd I begged for him to put disolvable stitches in....I asked him why they just don't do disolvable stitches on everyone, make the world a better place...ya know, like how they now have self adhesive stamps....how much better is life now with that...huh? So, you obviously see what I'm saying here.....but just to let you know...I think he was trying to tell my that he's the doc and I'm the (neurotic) patient...and that is not how it's done! I actually thought he just might put the disolvable stitches in just to shut me up...but NOOOOOO....meany!! So, now we will be camping up at the family farm with all of Dan's family and I'm supposed to have them removed on Saturday...convient?? NO!~ Luckily I have a brother in law that LOVES to do that kind of stuff, and he's an EMT, so, I lucked out...actually, the doc did...now Todd has to listen to me whine!!
So, tonite we are heading to the Hudsonville Fair to see my cousin show his pigs for the last time ever!!! He's graduated now so this is his last summer in the 4H or whatever it's called! the boys will have fun seeing gramma great and all the animals, and I think it's great b/c I don't have to make dinner!! Yahoo for me!! lol!
Stay tuned for a slide show......(one of these days!!)
We are done shopping for school supplies but I need him to try on his uniform pants to see how much he's grown over the summer! If eating is any indication, we're in trouble! lol! Egan is having a countdown to when school starts....2 weeks, 1 day! Yahoo!!!! (I am SOOO ready for more structure for the boys!!!) Our next obstacle (if you want to call it that) is finding another childcare for Milo 4 afternoons a week....He's been going to the childcare at St. Al's, but with the schools merging, so is childcare, so it won't be as convenient....So, he'll either be going to the combined childcare or I'm hoping a lady in the neighborhood has an opening! Say a prayer!!
All in all, things are crazy but good!!! One of my dear friends and I were talking the other day about contentment and how some people really never seem content in their lives.......and I've been pondering those thoughts....and realized...I AM CONTENT!!! It's an awesome feeling once you realize it! God has answered prayers and we now have a 'new normalacy' and though there will always be bumps in the road.......life is good right now! My job is going better.....(it helps to go on vacation, then my boss has to do my job, and realizes everything I do!! hehehe). The boys are growing up quickly but I wouldn't change or add anything to it! It's been a wonderful summer too!! Lots of fun things for the kid to do too! We've done many 'little' things throughout the summer so they have had lots of fun!
Dan and Egan rode their bikes to Grandma and Grandpa in the gray house on the Kent Trails last week. They had a great time! Egan rode his NEW bike we got him for his birthday. Milo ended up napping at home so we met them there then I was kind enough to give them a ride home! hehehe....I'm nice that way! lol!
Dan went Kayaking yesterday with his buddies. It used to be just a 'guy thing'.....that's what I was told many moons ago....but now, I don't know if these guys are softening up or not, but more women have been going. So, here's the dilemma I have.....He has had many a story about the Pine RIver and how fast it is, and he got caught up in a limb and tipped over (yes, there is beer involved!!) and the stories go on and on....well, because he's talked so dramatically about it, I have NO desire to go with him and his buddies and their spouses down a fast paced river and listening to everyone tell stories and drink.....Give me a good book and a fire and I'll stay at the campground....or better yet, I'll stay home with the kids and he gets away for an evening! He said he really wants me to go next year.....UGH!!! I may have to go one of these years, have a miserable time and then he won't ask me again.....or maybe I go and I have a great time?!?! One never knows in these situations! I do like (certain) adventures...hiking, kayaking (in a CALM lake or river), I really want to skydive someday, which I know sounds CRAZY that I'd want to do that but not kayak on a stupid river.....I'm just neurotic sometimes, I KNOW that is a huge surprise for those of you that know me even a little bit! LOL!
Speaking of my neurosis.....I had a 'suspicious lesion' on my leg that has been bothering me so when I was last at the doctor, I asked him about it and he thought we should get it removed then send it out for a biopsy. It's doubled in size in the last few months, so I was concerned about it....but MY major concern....STITCHES!!! Silly....I KNOW.....but still......a concern! I'm such a woose (sp) when it comes to that sort of thing!!! That's me....not worried about it actually being removed but the STITCHES!!! UGH! My poor doctor, my poor husband! Thankfully they both know me pretty well and just tell me I'm crazy! So, I have 5 stitches in my leg, just below my knee. ANd I begged for him to put disolvable stitches in....I asked him why they just don't do disolvable stitches on everyone, make the world a better place...ya know, like how they now have self adhesive stamps....how much better is life now with that...huh? So, you obviously see what I'm saying here.....but just to let you know...I think he was trying to tell my that he's the doc and I'm the (neurotic) patient...and that is not how it's done! I actually thought he just might put the disolvable stitches in just to shut me up...but NOOOOOO....meany!! So, now we will be camping up at the family farm with all of Dan's family and I'm supposed to have them removed on Saturday...convient?? NO!~ Luckily I have a brother in law that LOVES to do that kind of stuff, and he's an EMT, so, I lucked out...actually, the doc did...now Todd has to listen to me whine!!
So, tonite we are heading to the Hudsonville Fair to see my cousin show his pigs for the last time ever!!! He's graduated now so this is his last summer in the 4H or whatever it's called! the boys will have fun seeing gramma great and all the animals, and I think it's great b/c I don't have to make dinner!! Yahoo for me!! lol!
Stay tuned for a slide show......(one of these days!!)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
butterflies
We witnessed one of God's most awesome miracles last week! The boys were over at my aunt and uncle's with Dan a little while ago and they found many caterpillars on some milk weeds....so, my aunt gave the boys this 'house' for caterpillars, frogs or the like and brought home a 'pet' and 4 big milk weed leaves. It managed to escape once but left us a trail of 'poo' to find it....it ate all 4 leaves in less than 24 hours...so, Dan traveled back to the milk weed plants and got more food for it....but by the evening, it was hanging upside down, getting ready for it's next stage...the chrysalis...by morning, it had totally covered itself with the chrysalis and it had these gold jewels on it too! It was truly amazing!! I didn't get any pictures of it during this stage b/c of the 'home' it was in, I wasn't able to get any good ones.....so then we waited.....11 days.....and last Sunday, the chrysalis was turning blue then clear and you could see the monarch's wings.....Have I mentioned how awesome this experience was for ME as well as the kids?! I mean, we all know caterpillars turn into butterflies and yeah, yeah, it's a miracle...blah blah...right? WRONG! Seriously, think about this....how amazing it is for a simple little caterpillar (though, this caterpillar was quite BIG), knows when the time is right and cocoons itself...how does that happen?? MIRACLES! Everyday around us! So, If I can figure out how to post some pictures, I'll post them of a brand new beautiful butterfly...we had so much fun watching it flutter it's wings for the first time!! It hung out with us for quite some time and some neighbors came over and watched in amazement with us! Milo was totally in awe as was Egan....Milo wanted to keep it! and was very disappointed when we came home later in the day and it was gone! This has reminded me of all of God's wonders and has made me stop to notice them! We all need to step back sometimes and 'smell the flowers'. Something that my kid's are really good at and drives me nuts at times...especially when we are running late!
The other most awesome thing that happened while the butterfly was 'sleeping'....I FOUND MY WEDDING RING!!!!! YAHOOO!!!! It had been missing since before Christmas...I have looked HIGH AND LOW for this thing!! And sure enough, I looked in this little Willow Tree box that has some little things of the girls in there...bracelet, lip gloss of laney's etc...and then I saw it....something gold that caught my eye....I'll be dog goned!!!!!! It was pretty tarnished....but MY ring!! Dan was VERY excited....he was really bummed when I lost it. and part of my guilt for losing it was seeing how bummed he was about it. It made me sick to think that it might really be gone! But, it's not!! Yahoo! So, we went to the mall and got it cleaned and now it's like I have a brand new ring!!
Well that is all for now....can you believe it? It's not the novel it usually is....hehehe.
I'm off work today and the older boys just got back from our church....VBS this week!
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